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How Autonomous Delivery Vehicles Are Redefining Last-Mile Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

Autonomous delivery vehicles (ADVs) are bringing significant changes to last-mile logistics, an essential component of the supply chain. With the rising demand for faster and more cost-effective deliveries, ADVs are becoming a viable solution to a variety of logistical challenges.

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Autonomous Drones vs. Autonomous Vehicles: Analyzing Logistics Applications of Amazon, UPS, Tesla and More.

Logistics Viewpoints

As automation continues to evolve in logistics, two technologies are becoming central to modern delivery methods: autonomous drones and autonomous vehicles. However, each technology serves different purposes within logistics, and the question remains: Which will ultimately shape the industry’s operational structure?

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Crisis Management and Business Continuity in Supply Chains: Bridging the Gap Between Plans and Real-World Execution

Logistics Viewpoints

Build Playbooks Don’t just write down broad guidelines. Real-World Examples Maersk (2017): A ransomware attack crippled IT systems across its global logistics network. The post Crisis Management and Business Continuity in Supply Chains: Bridging the Gap Between Plans and Real-World Execution appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Event Proceedings: LSCMS Shippers Council Sustainability Round Table Report

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Charting the Course to Sustainable Transportation: Our Journey to a Greener Future Introduction At LogiSYM Platinum in October, 2023, t he LSCMS Shippers Council recently hosted a round table event, bringing together key players in the logistics and supply chain management sectors to discuss the pivotal theme of sustainable transportation.

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Mathematical Optimization: Supply Chain Management by the Numbers

Supply Chain Brain

For a retailer, that might take the form of guidance as to where and how much to produce items, how to transport them, and where to position them in a manner that best reflects actual consumer demand. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain Watch: What’s in DOJ’s New Guidelines for FCPA Enforcement?

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Overcoming the Challenges of Shipping Packaging Materials

Freight Plus

From cost fluctuations to sustainability requirements, understanding and addressing these hurdles is essential for smooth logistics. How to Tackle It Monitor Market Trends : Stay informed about industry pricing trends and adjust your logistics strategies. Failing to meet these requirements can result in fines or damaged relationships.

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The Backbone of Logistics: Why Accurate Documentation Drives Supply Chain Success

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In the world of logistics, where timing, coordination, and precision are everything, documentation often operates behind the scenes—yet it holds the entire system together. As such, this article explores why accurate documentation is not just administrative busywork but the backbone of logistics operations.